“Have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language. Don’t search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer.”
Tag: christianity
Glow worms are glorious – and so are you.
We edged through the cold, clammy cave. A roof full of glow worms loomed over us. The fluorescent pin-pricks were still, yet … More
Relaxation exercise: A conversation with Jesus
In this relaxation exercise, I invite you to imagine you are seated next to Jesus, sharing all your burdens with him.
VIDEO: Five minutes, three questions
Mindfulness can help us become more aware of the things God is doing in us and around us.
VIDEO: How to do self-care well
Is self-care “fluffy and indulgent”? I unpack the wisdom of self-care, and the purpose behind it in this quick five-minute … More
VIDEO: Four-minute reflection on a Bible verse about hope
I love what Romans 15:13 says about hope. It says we can “overflow with hope” by the power of the … More
Five hacks for when your prayer life is plateauing
Let’s admit it. We all struggle with prayer sometimes. Finding ways – and time – to connect with God can … More
A God that smooths out our rough edges
Ever read a Bible verse that just sinks into your gut like heavy cement? The impact is felt immediately, like … More
I wanna be a kid again
It was a throwaway remark, but it formed the basis for one of my earliest impressions. I was a four-year-old, at … More